Chrome Hoops - Safe?

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Tue Jul 09, 2002 12:39 am

I think the chrome hoops look fantastic. It just occurred to me that the hoops are probably there in the event you roll the car - can anyone confirm this? If this is the case, are the after market chrome etc hoops up to the job is called upon (touch wood never)

bergen · Post by **bergen** » Tue Jul 09, 2002 12:57 am

asked a dealer the same question and he said - dont do it - for safety reasons....
But after seen how they are tightened to the car I cant belive that they are there for safety reasons at all...
But before im changing them I will investigate a bit more at other dealers and peugeot Norway... hope to get something written.....

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Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Tue Jul 09, 2002 1:07 am

I'll do the same! (in Australia that is)

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Tue Jul 09, 2002 3:26 am

Ooops, realised this has been covered in an earlier topic

Rachel. · Post by **Rachel.** » Tue Jul 09, 2002 8:45 am

I'm sure the ones we got via Derek are Peugeot approved. If not I'm sure Derek will correct me. Certainly can't see the original ones were significantly sturdier. Having fitted them, I'd have thought if the car rolled the pressure placed on them would mean they'd snap off anyway as they're not THAT securely fitted, just held on by a couple of nuts.

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wilsonson · Post by **wilsonson** » Tue Jul 09, 2002 1:52 pm

Is the Peugeot chrome hood just the normal hood with chrome plating or are they made of stainless steel like the one for roll-cage?

If they are stainless steel one, then they will be safer if the car's roll-over.

Wil

M275 · Post by **M275** » Tue Jul 09, 2002 1:55 pm

The Chrome ones I have are metal bars chromed up..

M

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Tue Jul 09, 2002 9:05 pm

agree with rachel - the original hoops wouldn't save a fly

but let's be realistic - you are in a crash and the car rolls over with the roof down .......

how are two little hoops going to save you anyway ??? maybe we should all buy crash helmets

Rachel. · Post by **Rachel.** » Tue Jul 09, 2002 11:03 pm

Where do I get one in Aegean blue

rob · Post by **rob** » Tue Jul 09, 2002 11:08 pm

I am sure M275 will paint one for you

Brouno · Post by **Brouno** » Wed Jul 10, 2002 11:47 am

Hoops are NOT safety elements ! Just here for style ... You can change them without problem.

Safety is made by windshield structure and head-rest (look at your manual Â§ 5.5)

P.S. : head-rest is correct word

?

Brouno.

JaRi · Post by **JaRi** » Wed Jul 10, 2002 1:13 pm

I've seen pics somewhere of a cc with no hoops. The guy just removed them. Weard enough, it didn't look bad at all.

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Wed Jul 10, 2002 1:43 pm

Thanks Bruono, good point. How though can it be called a head rest if the seat is too small to get your head in there let alone the rest of your body?:)

carl · Post by **carl** » Wed Jul 10, 2002 2:08 pm

Looking at the cutaway diagrams in the brochure, the front bit of the car seems to effectively have a half rollcage in it (up the windscreen pillars, along the sides, etc.). Not sure what the bit at the back that holds it up in the event of a roll is though. Headrests seems a bit odd (particularly if your head is above it...)

BTW although roll hoops look tiny, on some cars they are long things that are bolted to the chassis. A bit like an iceberg in that most of it is under the bodywork

Babs · Post by **Babs** » Wed Jul 10, 2002 2:50 pm

Hi all I'm in the market for some chrome hoops.Can i get get information on how much they are and who is selling them.
Thanx